Scope
Reference
2026/462
Description
The BFI London Film Festival (https://bfi.org.uk/lff) is the United Kingdom's largest public film event and takes place over 12 days every October in London and around the UK.
We are tendering for a provider for a full-service solution for event branding print, installation and de-rig during the BFI London Film Festival.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2028
- Possible extension to 2 August 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
4 one yearly extensions available
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 21 January 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality 60% and Value 40% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality 60% and Value 40%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Procurement Specific Questionnaire to be completed and then successful suppliers taken through to ITT stage.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home
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Contracting authority
British Film Institute
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 287780
21 STEPHEN STREET
LONDON
W1T 1LN
United Kingdom
Email: graham.bellas@bfi.org.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government